Technical analyst Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Posting Title : Technical Analyst II

Hiring Department : Dell Medical School

Position Open To : All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours :

40

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Earliest Start Date :

Immediately

Position Duration : Expected to Continue

Location : UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details : General Notes

The Office of Information Technology at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Technical Analyst II.

Must be able to work demanding hours when required . Includes nights, weekends and holidays. Must be available for 24x7 support as assigned. Hours will be discussed during interview .

Purpose

Under direct supervision of the IT Operations Manager , responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining , upgrading, and supporting IT systems that meet Dell Medical School business requirements. The Technical Analyst II supports Dell Medical School equipment, and is the key technical resource responding to end user desktop incidents and requests reported to the Service Desk. Problems beyond the scope of their ability or responsibility are communicated in a timely manner to senior-level support personnel. The Technical Analyst II adheres to and supports Dell Medical School policies and procedures, and recommends process changes that improve the implementation, maintenance and support of IT equipment, A / V equipment and supported software within the clinical, education, research and faculty / staff workspaces.

Responsibilities

Provides advanced desktop support and technical assistance using strong interpersonal and customer service skills for medical providers, faculty, and staff by answering questions and resolving computer hardware / software problems in person, via telephone, or utilizing a remote support tool.

Installs, troubleshoot / repair hardware and software per ITS standards and guidelines, including but not limited to standard applications, drivers, terminals, computers, printers, cabling, AV components and related software products .

Analyzes and provides hands-on support for moderate to advanced inquiries. Determines appropriate technical area or vendor to resolve the problem and coordinates with other technical areas as needed.

Analyzes and provides hands-on support for requested clinical software and hardware managed by the Customer Success Team . Determines appropriate technical area or vendor in collaboration with Clinical Engineers to resolve issues .

Effectively works with customers, Service Desk and Technical Services personnel.

Forms productive relationships with internal customers by listening, clarifying, and responding effectively.

Maintains documentation for each incident or request, and escalates complex problems to the next level of support. Logs and tracks incidents / request via Service Now .

Performs preventative maintenance.

Aids and trains users on school technology.

Coordinates front line support of Audio / Visual equipment including video conferencing, video capturing and other technologies. Identifies and documents faults and failures within complex Audio / Visual systems.

Mentors junior staff and works to develop the collective team towards more mature processes and technology discipline.

Recommends process changes that improve the implementation, maintenance and support of ITS desktop equipment and software.

Administers and monitors the performance of assigned discipline technologies, performing required maintenance and upgrades as appropriate .

Successfully troubleshoots advanced applications problems independently.

Maintains and protects confidentiality with regard to all aspects of patient care and employee information.

Other duties as required to meet organizational goals and objectives .

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma / GED and 2 years of relevant experience or an Associate's Degree in a CS related field and one year of experience. Basic certification in A+ and Microsoft Products. Working technical knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, and standards. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate .

Preferred Qualifications

CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications . Apple Certified Support Professional . Bachelor's Degree in either Computer Science, Information Systems or a healthcare related field.

Salary

$52,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

May work in all weather conditions.

May work around standard office conditions.

May work around chemicals.

May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Use of manual dexterity.

Climbing of stairs.

Climbing of ladders.

Lifting and moving.

Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines.

Occasional interstate, intrastate and international travel.

Field work as necessary.

Required Materials

Resume / CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

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Employment Eligibility :

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion / transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility :

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks :

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency :

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification :

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify :

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following :

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance :

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.